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883 media appearances in 2025 (including 83 national appearances)
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MacLean in the Morning Show (News 95.7 Halifax, News 88.9 Saint John, News 91.9 Moncton) (November 19, 2013)
Radio Interview
Federal whistleblower protection law is not strong enough to protect whistleblowers, and Conservatives have violated requirement to begin five-year review of law last year

The Todd Veinotte Show (News 95.7 Halifax, News 88.9 Saint John, News 91.9 Moncton) (November 18, 2013)
Radio Interview
Federal whistleblower protection law is not strong enough to protect whistleblowers, and Conservatives have violated requirement to begin five-year review of law last year

CBC Radio (November 6, 2013)
Radio Interview
CBC Radio (Yukon) re: how to establish an effective “sunshine” list for government employees and contractors

Maclean's Magazine (October 15, 2013)
Website Article
More and more groups joining Democracy Watch’s long-term call for comprehensive democratic reforms Maclean’s Magazine

Calgary Herald (October 12, 2013)
Website Article
Alberta’s government’s plan to disclose public servant salaries a baby step forward Calgary Herald

Calgary Herald (September 22, 2013)
Website Article
Alberta’s cities, like cities and towns across Canada should be required to have more open meetings, with complaints allowed to an independent provincial watchdog and strong penalties for violations Calgary Herald

Global Post (September 15, 2013)
Website Article
Canadians will participate and vote for politicians who make promises to make changes to open government, honesty in politics, waste prevention, and other key laws

CTV News (July 9, 2013)
Television Interview
Snowden case shows need for stronger whistleblower clarity and protection in Canada

The Telegram (June 18, 2013)
Website Article
Federal Conservatives move to hide more information from the public forever violates open government principles — The Telegram

CTV News, National Post, Ottawa Citizen, and 26 other media oulets publishing Canadian Press article (June 16, 2013)
Website Article
Proposal for blanket secrecy by federal Conservative government dangerously undemocratic – all information must be publicly available unless legitimate privacy/security concern — CTV News